News|CourtsUS Supreme Court to consider Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenshipThe Supreme Court is likely to hear oral arguments early next year, with a ruling in June on a matter that has been blocked by several lower courts as being unconstitutional.

The United States Supreme Court is set to review the legality of President Donald Trump's initiative to terminate birthright citizenship. This review is part of the administration's broader strategy on immigration policy.

The Supreme Court, which currently holds a conservative majority, has announced its decision to hear the case. While a date for oral arguments has not been set, it is anticipated to occur early next year, with a ruling expected by June.

President Trump's executive order, signed on January 20, sought to prevent automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents who are either in the country illegally or on temporary visas. This order was challenged on the grounds of violating the 14th Amendment, which affirms that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens. Lower courts have consistently ruled against this executive order, deeming it unconstitutional.

The administration's argument is that individuals in the U.S. illegally or on temporary visas do not meet the "subject to the jurisdiction" requirement of the 14th Amendment. This interpretation has been previously rejected by the Supreme Court in a historic 1898 case.

The Trump administration has contended that the 14th Amendment, originally aimed at securing rights for former slaves, should not extend to children of undocumented migrants or temporary visitors. The solicitor general, John Sauer, has argued that the extension of birthright citizenship has negatively impacted U.S. territorial integrity by incentivizing illegal immigration.

The executive order was scheduled to take effect on February 19 but was halted due to federal court rulings. District Judge John Coughenour described the order as "blatantly unconstitutional." The Supreme Court's decision in this case is expected to have significant implications for U.S. immigration policy.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other organizations have actively challenged the order, emphasizing the constitutional protection of birthright citizenship, which has been a longstanding right in the United States.

The Supreme Court has previously supported several Trump administration policies, including the revocation of temporary legal protections and increased domestic immigration enforcement. The outcome of this case will be closely watched for its potential impact on future immigration policies.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.